Classic Television DVDs Bring Rodney Dangerfield Back to the Small Screen
He was recognized by his trademark phrase – I dont get no respect.
Born on November 22, 1921 in Babylon, New York, Rodney Dangerfield began writing jokes at age 15 and performing his comedy by his late teens. For ten years, he struggled as a stand up comedian and worked as a singing waiter to make ends meet. When his comedy career failed to really take off, Dangerfield, who had been working in entertainment as Jack Roy, left show business for a regular job. He spent the 1950s selling aluminum siding in New Jersey while supporting his first wife and two children.
He took another chance at show business after his divorce in 1961 and became known for the rest of his life as Rodney Dangerfield. By this time, he was approaching his fortieth birthday. His big break came when he appeared as a guest on The Ed Sullivan Show. He did what few people were able to do he made Ed Sullivan laugh. During the 1960s he made the rounds of many of the most popular variety shows. He performed his standup on The Joey Bishop Show, The Merv Griffin Show and The Jackie Gleason Show. In 1969 he made his...
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